DefenceScope (“we,” “our,” or “the Service”) provides defence-related news, updates, and analysis covering air, land, sea, security, intelligence, and space. By using our website or related services, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please read carefully.
Consent to Terms
By accessing or using DefenceScope, including our website, RSS feeds, newsletters, or podcasts (collectively, “DefenceScope Services”), you agree to follow these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please stop using our Services immediately.
We may update or revise these Terms from time to time. Any changes take effect as soon as they are posted. Continued use of the Service means you accept those changes, so we encourage you to review this page regularly.
Comments Policy
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- Treat current and former officials, military leaders, and public figures with respect.
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- We reserve the right to edit, refuse, or delete comments that break these rules and to block repeat offenders.
Limitations of Use
All material published on DefenceScope is protected by U.S. and international copyright law. Content is intended for personal and non-commercial use unless otherwise stated.
You may quote, excerpt, or link to our content with proper attribution. However, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce our work—including derivative works—without our prior written permission.
Fair Use Notice
DefenceScope may feature images, excerpts, or references from third-party sources. These are provided for commentary, education, analysis, and discussion in line with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, Section 107).
If you wish to use any such third-party content beyond fair use, it is your responsibility to seek permission from the copyright holder.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may include links to other websites not controlled by DefenceScope.com. We are not responsible for the content, reliability, or availability of those sites. Links are provided for your convenience and should not be viewed as an endorsement unless explicitly stated.
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Public Service Announcements
Occasionally, we may publish public service announcements (PSAs) relevant to defence, security, or public interest. Publishing of PSAs is entirely at our discretion, and we may limit frequency, timing, or duration of such content.
Disclaimer
DefenceScope provides all content on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties—express or implied—about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation. Use of our website and content is entirely at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
DefenceScope, its editors, authors, contributors, employees, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, our Services. This includes reliance on any information, analysis, or opinions published on our website.
Submitted Content
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Termination
These terms will remain in effect until you or the website decide to terminate them. They may terminate at any time, without notice. However, some parts – such as ownership rights, disclaimers, and security – will continue to apply even after the agreement has terminated.
External Links and Content
The Defencescope website may contain links, advertisements, or references to third-party sites. These are provided for convenience only and do not mean that we endorse or guarantee them. The Website is not responsible for the content, accuracy or availability of those sites. If you choose to interact with third-party sites, you do so at your own risk.
Jurisdiction
By using this Website, you agree that any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts selected by this Website. If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remaining Terms will still apply.